, 1887-03-24
GEltNIASY.
EMpERoR's PROCLAMATION.

EMPERoRS PROCLAMATION.
BERLIN, March 23.-The emperors
| proclamation to the German people
thanking them for their expressions of
devotion and Joy at the Goth anniver-
sary of his birth is couched in words
expressive of the profoundest emotion.
| The document contains Il long review
of the emperor's life. The Kaiser
dwells on the experiences of his youth,
the wonderful help God vouchsafed
deserve during the short remainder of
his life the blessings of peace.
NOTES OF THE CELEBRATION.
BERLIN, March 3.-Notwithstand
ing his fatigue the emperor rose at his
usual hour this morning and attended
to all his own duties. He is remark
ably well. Prince Bismarck caught IL
chill on Monday evening while re-
spending to the students. A heavy
rain has been falling to-day, but it did
not prevent crowds waiting to catch
glimpse of those going to and return
ing from the state banquet at the
palace to which all remaining in Ber-
lin had been invited. The emperor
presided, The Queen of Rouma mia re-
cited poem which she had composed
in the emperor's honor. The emperor
was much gratitied. kilograms from
every city in Germany show
that the illuminations were not
limited to Berlin. At Frank
fort the display was especially
fine. At Strasburg all the public
buildings and some private ones were
illuminated. The kaiser's expressions
of belief in the maintenance of peace
are everywhere the subject of COM
ment. At Prince Bismarck's dinner it
was the common topic of converse
ton. The general opinion is that Il o
crisis is over and that a period of quiet
is commencing. Prince Bismarck
said to the foreign ministers: 81 re-
joice on account of the emperor's
happy anniversary, and especially that
the political horizon is now become
cleared" 1t is reported that the
Grand Duke Nladimer told the
emperor that the czar had
authorized him to declare
he would continue to do all in his
power to maintain the traditional
policy of Russia, namely, Il perfect
understanding with Germany. NJ
Flaurens, French minister of foreign
affairs, in the name of President
Grevy and the French government
sent the emperor congratulations
Gen. Caroba of Spain and Gen. Sac
arneiro of Portguai, who came n.
special ENJOYS to represent their re
spective governments, have been dec
grated with the Gordon of the order o
the Red Eagle.
ECCLESIASTICAL BILL.
BERLIN, March 23.-The Oberhau.
to-day in plenary session began dis
cussion of the ecclesiastical bill. Prime,
Bismarck made a long speech in de
: fense of the measure. He said as re
garded the question of religious orders
the chief point to be determined wa.
whether Catholic citizens needed tn,
orders. 1t was certain that Catholics
believed in the value of orders ant
their sentiments should be satisfied il
harmony with the legislation of tn,
country. The state naturally had al
interest in the good training OF priests
Such training they could acquire al
, well at seminary us universities
The bitterest enemies of the govern
,, ment came from universities, not from
seminaries. The government had no
made too large concessions to til,
, Catholics, nor had it given up any o
, its sovereign rights. In conclusion IN
, urged the whole house to adopt tn
,, bill with the commissioners amend
ment.
THEY TAKE IN THE BALLET.
| BERLIN, March 23.-This evening
, the empress, crown prince and hi
flmily, and the royal visitors, attende,
q performance of the ballet "Sardana
polls" at the emperor's house. BE
tween acts tea was served in the foyer
. which had been converted into u bril-
l Liant reception room.